How good is the Chevy Bolt?

Overall Rating

Is the bolt a good electric car?

Based on user reviews, Bolt EV owners enjoy its quick acceleration and agile handling, generous range and one-pedal driving (otherwise known as regenerative braking). Many owners are also pleased with the Bolt’s value, especially when compared against the Tesla Model 3.

What are the problems with Chevy Bolt?

General Motors is recalling even more Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to possible battery cell defects that could increase the risk of fire. This latest recall, announced by the automaker on Friday, marks the third time GM has issued the consumer notice for the Bolt.

Are bolts reliable?

In the category of “Electric Vehicles” the 2021 Bolt gets the highest rating from Consumer Reports with an overall score of 78, a tie with the 2021 Tesla Model 3. And the Bolt scores 5 out of 5 for predicted reliability versus 3 out of 5 for the Model 3.

How long will a Chevy Bolt battery last?

300,000 to 400,000 miles
How Long Do Chevy Bolt Batteries Last? The Chevy Bolt’s battery should last 300,000 to 400,000 miles before its capacity and range becomes unusable.

How accurate is Chevy Bolt range?

The 2022 Bolt outperformed its EPA-estimated range of 259 miles, covering 278 miles on Edmunds’ real-world EV range loop. That total puts the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt in 12th place overall on our EV range leaderboard and fifth among non-luxury models.

Why did Chevy discontinue the Bolt?

GM, one of the pioneers of the electric car, is in an odd predicament: it has no new battery-powered vehicles to sell. With sales of all Chevy Bolts stopped due to battery fire risk and production of the Bolt halted, anyone looking for a new GM electric vehicle is out of luck.

Why are Chevy bolts catching on fire?

The recall, which affects about 141,000 vehicles globally, is due to battery defects that could start a fire. There have been a dozen Bolts that have caught fire while parked, although GM has not confirmed that each of those fires was caused by defective batteries.

Is the Chevy Bolt selling well?

In the United States, Chevrolet Bolt EV deliveries totaled 10,857 units in Q2 2021, an increase of about 335 percent compared to 2,498 units sold in Q2 2020. In the first six months of the year, Bolt EV sales increased about 138 percent to 19,882 units.

How many miles will Chevy Bolt last?

Chevy estimates the 2022 Bolt EV can travel up to 259 miles on a full charge.

Is the Chevy Bolt EV a good car?

The car is comfortable, cool looking in my opinion and a wonderful, reliable vehicle. Best of all, I enjoy passing by gas stations. If shopping for EV don’t miss at least trying the Bolt out. It is a much bigger car inside than out and does the job and more! Drives well. Interior is not luxurious but roomy. Excellent visibility. Easy to park.

Is the Chevy Bolt a good commuter car?

But the benefits, great range, fun, and solid build of the Bolt have put it at the top of my list for preferred commuter car. I regularly do 50-100 miles a day and love not having to think about gas mileage while doing so. I look forward to future releases where I’m sure they will upgrade options for interior and high-end technology.

Is the Chevy Bolt a front wheel drive car?

The Bolt EUV’s powertrain remains peachy. Despite being positioned as a quasi-crossover of sorts, the EUV is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, sending 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque to the front axle by way of a single electric motor.

What’s the range of the new Chevy Bolt?

We haven’t tested the 2021 Bolt on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen. However, the last version we evaluated achieved 102 MPGe in our real-world test, which translates to a highway range of 180 miles. You can expect to see significantly better range if you stick to lower speeds around town.